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| Rep. Neal Nitz State Representative Neal Nitz was re-elected to a third term in November 2006. EDUCATION Nitz is a graduate of Lakeshore Public Schools and graduated from Southwestern Michigan College in 1974. PROFESSIONAL Nitz is a third generation grape farmer. PAST PUBLIC OFFICES AND AFFILIATIONS Nitz served on the Berrien County Board of Commissioners from 1993-2002 and was chair in 1997-98. He is also a board member of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council, Berrien County 4-H Foundation, Berrien County Farm Bureau, and past president, secretary and charter member of the Baroda Lions Club. PERSONAL Nitz was born on March 23, 1954 and is a lifelong resident of Baroda. He attends St. John’s Lutheran Church of Baroda, where he formerly served as council president. He is an avid sportsman. | |
Communities within the 78th District Berrien County: Baroda township Berrien township Bertrand township Buchanan city Buchanan township Chikaming township Galien township New Buffalo city New Buffalo township Niles city (part) Niles township Oronoko township Pipestone township Three Oaks township Weesaw township Cass County: Dowagiac city Howard township LaGrange township (part) That portion of LaGrange township contained within the city limits of Dowagiac. Niles city (part) Silver Creek township Wayne township |